A pass-first point guard who pushes the ball very well. Physical for his size, and can penetrate and finish effectively. A constant threat for steals, and a tough, top defender despite his lack of size. Very fast, and can simply blow past many defenders. Has worked to improve as a jump-shooter.

Flaws:

Can be streaky in general and needs to do a better job with shot selection. Plays a bit out of control at times and can get turnover-prone. Somewhat undersized even at the point position.

Career Potential:

Excellent all-round starting point guard.

Career Honors & Awards

League

Honor

Description

NBA

Played in the All-Star Game

2014-15

Movements & Injuries

2015

3/25/2015

Back spasms, sidelined indefinitely.

3/24/2015

Missed 1 game (back injury).

3/22/2015

Back injury, day-to-day.

3/06/2015

Missed 3 games (various injuries).

3/02/2015

Various injuries, day-to-day.

2014

7/10/2014

Re-signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Toronto Raptors to a four-year contract.

4/09/2014

Missed 3 games (knee injury).

4/02/2014

Knee injury, day-to-day.

2013

1/30/2013

Missed 1 game (back spasms).

1/28/2013

Back spasms, day-to-day.

2012

12/28/2012

Missed 7 games (triceps injury).

12/12/2012

Triceps injury, sidelined indefinitely.

11/20/2012

Missed 6 games (sprained right ankle).

11/07/2012

Sprained right ankle, day-to-day.

7/11/2012

Acquired from the Houston Rockets.

4/26/2012

Missed the last 2 regular season games (hernia).

4/22/2012

Hernia, remainder of the regular season.

4/08/2012

Missed 15 games (sinus infection).

3/10/2012

Sinus infection, sidelined indefinitely.

1/10/2012

Missed 2 games (bruised right foot).

1/06/2012

Bruised right foot, day-to-day.

2011

4/13/2011

Missed the last 3 regular season games (sore left knee).

4/09/2011

Sore left knee, day-to-day.

2010

11/10/2010

Missed 2 games (sore back).

11/06/2010

Sore back, day-to-day.

10/30/2010

Missed 2 games (back spasms).

10/26/2010

Back spasms, day-to-day.

7/21/2010

Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Houston Rockets.

7/14/2010

Signed by the Cleveland Cavaliers to an offer sheet.

6/30/2010

Qualifying offer extended by the Houston Rockets.

3/09/2010

Missed 12 games (sprained left ankle).

2/09/2010

Sprained left ankle, mid-November.

2/05/2010

Missed 2 games (sprained left knee).

1/31/2010

Sprained left knee, day-to-day.

2009

2/19/2009

Acquired from the Memphis Grizzlies.

2/17/2009

Missed 5 games (sprained right ankle).

2/04/2009

Sprained right ankle, day-to-day.

2008

10/31/2008

Memphis Grizzlies exerciced their fourth-year contact option.

2007

10/25/2007

Memphis Grizzlies exerciced their contact option for the 2008-09 season.

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (back) will miss Friday's game against the Lakers.

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Impact

Lowry has stated that he will not rush back, so without a firm timetable, Greivis Vasquez and Lou Williams will continue to have increased value.

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry will not play on Wednesday versus the Bulls. | 03/25/2015 1:04 PM

News

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry will not play on Wednesday versus the Bulls.

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Impact

Lowry is probably done for awhile after he returned for 11 minutes on Tuesday only to then leave the game with back spasms. He won't rush his return, so owners should not expect him to help much in the fantasy playoffs.

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry left Tuesday's game and will not return according to the team's twitter page. | 03/24/2015 9:20 PM

News

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry left Tuesday's game and will not return according to the team's twitter page.

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Impact

Every time Lowry takes a step forward, he takes two steps backs. Lowry dressed in the last two games, but he didn't play. On Tuesday, he finally returned to the starting lineup, but now the back is acting up again. This is a big blow for fantasy owners in the playoffs. Greivis Vasquez and Lou Williams should both see more time without Lowry available.

Greivis Vazquez will head to the bench. Lowry is a must-start guy, so make sure he is in the lineup.

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry is a game-time decision for Tuesday's game versus the Pistons according to TSN Canada. Update: Lowry will start. | 03/24/2015 6:58 PM

News

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry is a game-time decision for Tuesday's game versus the Pistons according to TSN Canada. Update: Lowry will start.

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Impact

Lowry suited up the last two games, but he didn't play. If he sits, Greivis Vasquez will start again with DeMar DeRozan seeing a lot more opportunities. Check back closer to tip.

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry is a game-time decision for Tuesday's game versus the Pistons according to TSN Canada. | 03/24/2015 6:32 PM

News

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry is a game-time decision for Tuesday's game versus the Pistons according to TSN Canada.

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Impact

Lowry suited up the last two games, but he didn't play. If he sits, Greivis Vasquez will start again with DeMar DeRozan seeing a lot more opportunities. Check back closer to tip.

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (back) will not play Sunday against the Knicks. | 03/22/2015 4:48 PM

News

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (back) will not play Sunday against the Knicks.

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Impact

This is tough news after Lowry was able to play on Friday. Greivis Vasquez will start in his place.

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry suited up versus the Bulls on Friday, but he did not play. | 03/20/2015 10:33 PM

News

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry suited up versus the Bulls on Friday, but he did not play.

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Impact

We warned owners that this might happen. Greivis Vasquez started and scored 11 points with six assists, four rebounds and a steal. It would be best to stay away from Lowry until he proves he is healthy.

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry will play on Friday against the Bulls, but he will not start as Greivis Vasquez will remain in the starting lineup. | 03/20/2015 7:54 PM

News

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry will play on Friday against the Bulls, but he will not start as Greivis Vasquez will remain in the starting lineup.

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Impact

This probably means there is some risk to starting Lowry on Friday. He could be on a minutes limit. There is also no guarantee he plays.

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry hurt his back on Wednesday and will be a game-time decision for Friday's game against Chicago. | 03/20/2015 2:46 PM

News

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry hurt his back on Wednesday and will be a game-time decision for Friday's game against Chicago.

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Impact

Lowry suffered a back bruise. If he is out for an extended period of time, Greivis Vasquez and Lou Williams will see the biggest increase in value.

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry hurt his back on Wednesday, and he will not return according to the team's twitter page. | 03/18/2015 9:42 PM

News

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry hurt his back on Wednesday, and he will not return according to the team's twitter page.

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Impact

Lowry suffered a back bruise. If he is out for an extended period of time, Greivis Vasquez and Lou Williams will see the biggest increase in value. Lowry had nine points, six assists, three rebounds and a 3-pointer before the injury.

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry recorded seven steals during Friday's victory over the Heat.

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Impact

Lowry was fantastic all game, going 7-of-12 from the field and 5-of-8 from downtown for 19 points, eight assists, eight rebounds, one block, and four turnovers. The seven steals are the most impressive stat of the night for him.

Lowry shot 10-of-19 from the field, 7-of-7 from the line, and 5-of-9 from downtown during Tuesday's loss. He also recorded five dimes, four rebounds, two steals, and one turnover.

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry will return on Friday and not have a minutes limit. | 03/06/2015 5:51 PM

News

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry will return on Friday and not have a minutes limit.

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Impact

Lowry has missed the last three games with a mild hand injury. He should go back into all lineups in standard leagues.

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry made it through the morning shootaround and should be considered questionable for Friday night against Charlotte, according to beat reporter Josh Lewenberg. | 03/06/2015 12:09 PM

News

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry made it through the morning shootaround and should be considered questionable for Friday night against Charlotte, according to beat reporter Josh Lewenberg.

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Impact

Lowry has been dealing with multiple injuries (sore calf/hamstring/finger). Greivis Vazquez would continue to start if Lowry can't go.

The Raptors confirmed guard Kyle Lowry (rest) will not play on Monday night.

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Impact

Lowry should be back out there next time Toronto takes the court. Grevis Vasquez will start in his place, and will be a solid daily option.

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry did not play versus the Knicks on Saturday and will miss Monday's game against Philadelphia. | 03/02/2015 2:07 PM

News

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry did not play versus the Knicks on Saturday and will miss Monday's game against Philadelphia.

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Impact

Lowry said he is dealing with multiple issues. The team would rather he be healthy for the playoffs than a regular season games against the 13-46 Sixers.

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry will not play versus the Knicks on Saturday in order to receive some extra rest. | 02/28/2015 7:04 PM

News

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry will not play versus the Knicks on Saturday in order to receive some extra rest.

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Impact

Lowry suffered a minor injury on Friday and played through it but against the lowly Knicks, coach Dwane Casey has decided to rest him. Although fantasy owners don't like seeing him banged up, Lowry didn't have a good February, averaging 11.9 ppg, 5.3 apg, 0.9 spg while shooting 34.2 percent from the field. Maybe the rest will help him.

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry will not play versus the Knicks on Saturday in order to receive some extra rest. | 02/28/2015 7:02 PM

News

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry will not play versus the Knicks on Saturday in order to receive some extra rest.

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Impact

Lowry suffered a minor injury on Friday and played through it but against the lowly Knicks, coach Dwane Casey has decided to rest him. Although fantasy owners don't like seeing him banged up, Lowry didn't have a good February, averaging 11.9 ppg, 5.3 apg, 0.9 spg while shooting 34.2 percent from the field. Maybe the rest will help him.

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry didn't shoot all that well on Monday but still scored 22 points in the loss against the Pelicans. | 02/23/2015 10:32 PM

News

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry didn't shoot all that well on Monday but still scored 22 points in the loss against the Pelicans.

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Impact

Lowry was 8-of-19 from the field and just 1-for-6 at the 3-point line. He also had five assists and three steals as he led Toronto in all three categories: points, assists and steals. It was nice to see Lowry have a good scoring night as he has averaged just 13.2 ppg over the last five games.

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry had an all-around good fantasy night versus the Spurs on Sunday.

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Impact

Lowry didn't light up any one category, but he was 5-for-15 on his way to 12 points with seven assists, five rebounds and two steals. He continues to be a solid fantasy option even with DeMar DeRozan back in the lineup.

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry called his hamstring injury "nothing major" when speaking to the media after Tuesday's practice according to NBA.com. | 02/03/2015 4:41 PM

News

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry called his hamstring injury "nothing major" when speaking to the media after Tuesday's practice according to NBA.com.

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Impact

Lowry left Monday's game but returned shortly afterwards. He scored just two points in the game. Hopefully he can bounce-back in a favorable matchup versus the Nets.

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry carried the Raptors to a, 92-89, victory over the Bucks on Monday.

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Impact

With fellow guard DeMar DeRozan back in the lineup, Lowry's fantasy value has taken a major hit. In the three games since DeRozan returned, Lowry has averaged just 13.0 ppg. DeRozan, however, really struggled versus the Bucks, so Lowry took 25 shots and led the team with 18 points. It will be interesting to see how these two continue to work together in the second half of the season.

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry is averaging just 13 ppg over his last three starts and shooting just 35 percent from the field. | 01/18/2015 11:04 AM

News

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry is averaging just 13 ppg over his last three starts and shooting just 35 percent from the field.

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Impact

Lowry has played at an All-Star level this season, averaging 20.3 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 7.8 apg, 1.6 spg, but it's no coincidence that his scoring has dropped with the return of DeMar DeRozan. Lowry could be a sell-high candidate.

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry had a double-double in the victory on Wednesday. | 01/14/2015 10:08 PM

News

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry had a double-double in the victory on Wednesday.

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Impact

DeMar DeRozan returned to the lineup, but it didn't really effect Lowry and shouldn't moving forward. Lowry won't have as many scoring opportunities, but his assist numbers should go up. He had 12 assists to go with 18 points on Wednesday. Lowry also had seven rebounds and four 3-pointers.

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry had 19 points and seven assists in the, 109-96, victory over the Celtics on Saturday.

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Impact

Lowry was 7-for-17, including 3-for-8 from the 3-point line. He also had five rebounds. With DeMar DeRozan coming back soon, Lowry will see a slight decrease in production, but he should continue his stellar season overall.

Lowry went 10-of-26 from the field and contributed with seven rebounds, five assists and three steals. Lowry continues to be a top fantasy option, particularly with teammate DeMar DeRozan still sidelined. Lowry has averaged 27.2 ppg, 7.0 apg and 5.4 rpg over the last five games.

Lowry shot 9-of-17 from the field, including 3-for-7 from the 3-point line. He also had seven assists, three rebounds and three steals. The weakest point of Lowry's game continues to be free-throw shooting, but he did go 4-for-5 on Saturday at the line.

He went 7-of-12 from the field and 6-of-6 from beyond the arc for 22 points. Lowry also chipped in nine assists, four rebounds, two 3-pointers, three steals, and four turnovers. He continues to be a great option.

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry led Toronto with 20 points in the, 105-89, victory over the Nets.

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Impact

Lowry shot 7-of-13, including 2-of-3 from the 3-point line and was 4-for-4 at the line. Lowry recorded a double-double with 12 assists and contributed three rebounds and two steals too. He continues to be the No. 1 scoring option without DeMar DeRozan.

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry didn't shoot well in Tuesday's loss to the Cavaliers, but still produced for fantasy owners. | 12/09/2014 9:31 PM

News

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry didn't shoot well in Tuesday's loss to the Cavaliers, but still produced for fantasy owners.

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Impact

He was 6-of-18 from the field and 2-of-2 from the line for 16 points, 14 assists, four rebounds, two 3-pointers, and one steal. Lowry is a great option at point guard.

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry shot just 3-for-13 but did dish 13 assists against the Nuggets on Monday as Toronto won in overtime. | 12/08/2014 10:33 PM

News

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry shot just 3-for-13 but did dish 13 assists against the Nuggets on Monday as Toronto won in overtime.

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Impact

Lowry had a double-double with 13 points and 13 assists. He shot 7-of-8 from the free-throw line to help his numbers. It was nice to see someone else score for Toronto without DeMar DeRozan in the lineup.

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry broke out of his shooting slump, hitting 12-of-17, including 2-for-3 from beyond the arc as Toronto beat Boston, 110-107.

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Impact

Lowry also made 9-of-10 attempt from the free-throw line to finish with 35 points. He chipped in four rebounds, three assists and two steals as well, but owners are extremely excited Lowry finally got going in the scorer's sheet.

Lowry got to the free-throw line 11 times and made nine of those shots. Lowry also made two 3-pointers. Fantasy owners like the 21 points, three rebounds, five assists and one steal from the guard, but they still want a better shooting percentage from Lowry.

Raptors guard Kyle Lowry had a poor shooting night, but posted a double-double during Wednesday's win over Atlanta.

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Impact

Lowry and DeMar Derozan shot poorly, going a a combined 7-of-27. However, Derozan chipped in 15 points, 11 rebounds, and six steals, while Lowry had 11 points, 10 assists, six rebounds, and three steals. Both players should be extremely valuable until season's end.

raptors guard Kyle Lowry had a poor shooting night, but posted a double-double during Wednesday's win over Atlanta.

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Impact

Lowry and DeMar Derozan shot poorly, going a a combined 7-of-27. However, Derozan chipped in 15 points, 11 rebounds, and six steals, while Lowry had 11 points, 10 assists, six rebounds, and three steals. Both players should be extremely valuable until season's end.

That begs the question, can he repeat last season's success? He averaged 17.9 PPG, 7.4 APG, 2.4 3-pointers, 13.7 FGA, 4.9 FTA and shot 38 percent from behind the arc. It will be hard for Lowry to repeat those numbers as we don't expect him to play in 79 games again, but he has little competition for his position and the Raptors need him to score. He should be a reliable fantasy player once again.

According to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports, the Raptors have re-signed Kyle Lowry to a four-year, $48 million contract. | 07/03/2014 12:52 PM

News

According to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports, the Raptors have re-signed Kyle Lowry to a four-year, $48 million contract.

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Impact

Lowry was one of top second-tier free agents available, but he'll stick with the Raptors rather than taking less money to play with Houston or Miami. The 28-year-old had his best season in 2013-14, averaging 36.2 minutes, 17.9 points, 7.4 assists, 4.7 rebounds, 2.4 threes and 1.5 steals per game.

Report: Kyle Lowry re-signs with Raptors | 07/02/2014 11:03 PM

News

Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting that Kyle Lowry has agreed to a four-year, $48 million contract to stay with the Toronto Raptors.

Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter

Impact

This is a huge deal for the Raptors and also could mean that Jeremy Lin could stay with the Rockets if they don't land Carmelo Anthony. Lowry had a nice bounce-back season last year and if he can stay healthy, qualifies as an elite NBA point guard. Lowry will have the option to opt out of the fourth and final year of the deal.

Kyle Lowry hasn't agreed to meet with Heat | 07/01/2014 6:43 PM

News

Kyle Lowry is mulling contract offers from the Rockets and Raptors, according to Yahoo! Sports, and he hasn't yet committed to meeting with other teams.

Yahoo! Sports

Impact

The Heat are telling free agents that they have $12 million available, which could make them a real option for Lowry, but Miami's star players haven't been recruiting K-Low and the Heat are also interested in Luol Deng. The Rockets' offer for Lowry may rely on a sign-and-trade which the Raptors wouldn't assent to since they want to keep him, so at the moment Toronto seems to be in the pole position.

HOU sign-and-trade for Kyle Lowry a no-go | 07/01/2014 3:39 PM

News

The Rockets are reportedly interested in a sign-and-trade deal for Kyle Lowry, but the Raptors aren't interested since they hope to re-sign him.

Chris Broussard on Twitter

Impact

Lowry is an unrestricted FA who is also one of Miami's top targets in free agency, but the Raptors can offer him the most money and they're confident that he'll stay in Toronto. Lou Williams is capable of backing up both the PG and SG positions, and if Lowry does re-sign the Raptors may be less inclined to match offers for restricted FA Greivis Vasquez.

Raps to meet with Kyle Lowry Tuesday | 07/01/2014 2:29 AM

News

The Raptors are set to meet with free agent point guard Kyle Lowry on Tuesday in Philadelphia, Yahoo! Sports is reporting.

Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter

Impact

The Rockets, and likely several other teams, will also be meeting with Lowry, who is one of the hottest guards on the market this free agent season. The Raptors may have the inside track since he played there last season, but because the Raps can offer the most money, a return to Toronto would not be the least bit surprising.

It sounds like talks have started in the $12 million range per year according to Stein. Expect this story to move quickly as he's the best point guard that's available as a free agent. His value would remain constant staying in Toronto and Greivis Vasquez would remain a low-end option in deeper leagues.

Bucher's record is somewhere between bad and terrible and he has been known to chase a bad bet all the way to the end. That said, Howard Beck seems to be behind the report and that gives it some instant credibility. We'll let you know as soon as there is independent confirmation of Bucher's report.

Kyle Lowry has no shortage of suitors | 06/26/2014 10:28 AM

News

In addition to the Toronto Raptors, unrestricted free agent Kyle Lowry is drawing interest from the Rockets, Lakers, and Heat.

USA Today

Impact

Coming off a season in which he averaged 17.9 points, 2.4 three-pointers, 4.7 rebounds, and 7.4 assists, it seems as if Lowry's value is being brought into the "elite" free agency category. The Raptors have pledged to go full-force after Lowry this season, but he could be getting priced out of what they'd like to pay and he could end up being a solid backup option to teams that aren't able to land LeBron James or Carmelo Anthony in free agency.

Raptors to go 'full force after Kyle Lowry' | 06/23/2014 4:07 PM

News

Raptors GM Masai Ujiri stated that the team will be going "full force after Kyle Lowry" this offseason.

Josh Lewenberg on Twitter

Impact

Kyle Lowry will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, and after a solid season with the Raptors averaging 17.9 points, 2.4 three-pointers, 4.7 rebounds, and 7.4 assists, he'll be a popular name to come up in the rumor mill. The Knicks and Heat have been linked to having interest, but it's worth noting that Lowry has stated he "loves" his situation in Toronto, and the Raptors will make resigning him a number one priority.

Kyle Lowry and the Heat appear to be interested in joining forces. The point guard will become a free agent on July 1st. SOURCE: Brian Windhorst, ESPN | 06/21/2014 4:02 PM

News

Kyle Lowry and the Heat appear to be interested in joining forces. The point guard will become a free agent on July 1st. SOURCE: Brian Windhorst, ESPN

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Impact

Lowry had a breakout year for the Raptors, averaging 17.9 ppg and 7.4 apg in 79 games during the regular season. Miami has certainly been lacking in the point guard department and Lowry would be a huge upgrade over Norris Cole and Mario Chalmers. Still, Lowry could probably earn more money elsewhere as the Heat are likely to use most of their salary cap space on re-signing LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. Whatever Lowry makes next season, it will definitely be more than the $6.2 million he earned in 2013-14.

Report: Kyle Lowry, Heat have mutual interest | 06/18/2014 1:49 PM

News

Free agent Kyle Lowry and the Heat have "mutual interest," according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst.

ESPN.com

Impact

Lowry is coming off a terrific season with the Raptors in which he averaged career-highs in points (17.9), 3-pointers (2.4), rebounds (4.7) and assists (7.4), while adding 1.5 steals and a stingy 2.5 turnovers in 36 minutes per game. He told beat writer Michael Grange in early May, "I love this situation [in Toronto]. It's as simple as that." Any daliance with the Heat is complicated by Miami's salary-cap crunch -- in order to pay Lowry the $10+ million he'll earn annually as a free agent, at least one of Miami's Big 3 would have to opt out and restructure their contract this summer.

Kyle Lowry to get Steph Curry kind of money? | 05/09/2014 10:54 AM

News

The Toronto Sun expects impending free agent Kyle Lowry to command a contract in the range of $11-$12 million annually.

Toronto Sun

Impact

It's not quite the max deal that point guards such as John Wall, Russell Westbrook and Derrick Rose got. But it's in line with the likes of Ty Lawson, Rajon Rondo, Steph Curry and Tony Parker. That may sound steep, but Lowry has emerged as a top-tier point guard, one that can carry a team on his back. He's going to get paid in a big way after leading the Raptors to 48 wins and a narrow defeat to the Nets in the playoffs.

Re-signing Kyle Lowry a priority for Raptors | 05/06/2014 12:36 PM

News

Raptors GM Masai Ujiri said re-signing Kyle Lowry is a priority for the team.

Josh Lewenberg on Twitter

Impact

Lowry is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer, but Ujiri is committed to keeping the point guard in Toronto after a season in which he averaged 17.9 points, 2.4 threes, 4.7 boards, 7.4 dimes, and 1.5 steals. "It's very important," Masai said of re-signing Lowry. "Negotiating is easy for me if we want Kyle here and Kyle wants to be here. We're optimistic and stuff will happen." Lowry will undoubtedly receive offers this summer after taking a big step in his grown this season, but it's sounding like the Raptors will make every effort to prevent him from leaving.

Kyle Lowry bound for unrestricted free agency | 05/05/2014 9:48 AM

News

Kyle Lowry will be an unrestricted free agent this summer, but he implied after Sunday's Game 7 loss that he'll re-sign with the Raptors.

SportsNet

Impact

"I've had the best core of teammates I've ever had in my life and my career," said Lowry. "This is only the start for us and the Raptors organization." Lowry was the subject of trade speculation for much of the 2013-14 season and he'll draw plenty of interest as one of the summer's premier free agents, but it sounds like Toronto has the inside track to retain him after his career-best season with averages of 17.9 points, 2.4 threes, 4.7 rebounds, 7.4 assists and 1.5 steals.

Lowry hits just 4-of-16 shots in Game 6 loss | 05/02/2014 9:41 PM

News

Kyle Lowry hit just 4-of-16 shots in the Raptors' Game 6 loss to the Nets on Friday, finishing with 11 points, four rebounds, four assists, three steals and two triples.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Lowry got beat up by a gimpy Deron Williams and racked up five fouls on the night, but still logged 38 minutes as the guy that needs to carry the load if the Raptors are going to down the Nets. DeMar DeRozan kept the game from getting even more out of hand than it was for most of the night, scoring 28 points on 8-of-18 shooting (10-of-11 FTs) with six rebounds, four assists, two steals and two threes in the loss.

Kyle Lowry's 36 lead Raptors to 3-2 advantage | 04/30/2014 10:36 PM

News

Kyle Lowry hit 11-of-19 shots and six 3-pointers on his way to 36 points and six assists in Wednesday's thrilling Game-5 win over the Nets to give the Raptors a 3-2 lead in the series.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

The Raptors set a playoff high with 62 points in the first half, but then blew a 26-point lead after the Nets went on a late 32-10 run to tie the game. Things got weird at the end when Jonas Valanciunas nearly blew the game with a goal tend on a Deron Williams half-court attempt, but he was bailed out by the fact that Andray Blatche threw one of the worst passes ever to commit a backcourt violation with less than two seconds left in the game. Lowry was a beast and not only committed just one turnover, but ran circles around Deron, who just didn't look very good. Game 6 is Friday at Brooklyn.

Kyle Lowry playing through playoff pain | 04/29/2014 2:05 PM

News

Kyle Lowry (knee) is committed to keep playing through postseason pains.

Ryan Wolstat on Twitter

Impact

With the Raptors-Nets series tied 2-2, Lowry said it will take a lot more than a bruised knee to keep him from playing, "I'm OK. It's the playoffs, no matter how I feel, I'll give it my all when I'm on the floor." He's been averaging 18.3 points, 1.8 3-pointers, 5.5 boards, 5.0 dimes, and 0.8 steals in 38.5 minutes per game in the postseason and has carried his strong regular season into the opening round of the playoffs.

Kyle Lowry shrugs off painful knee injury | 04/28/2014 10:35 AM

News

Kyle Lowry said that his knee injury is "controllable" and will not require surgery after the playoffs.

SportsNet.ca

Impact

"We can do what we need to do to get through the playoffs," said Lowry, who is bound for free agency this summer. "It's definitely a pain, but I'm not going to worry about it, I'm not going to complain about it, I'm just going to do my job." He scored 22 points in Sunday's Game 4 victory despite his sore knee and a variety of other minor ailments, and should be ready to go for Wednesday's home game.

Kyle Lowry (knee) scores 22 points on Sunday | 04/27/2014 10:10 PM

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Kyle Lowry played through a sore knee on Sunday, notching 22 points, three 3-pointers, four rebounds, two assists and one steal as the Raptors escaped with a Game 4 victory in Brooklyn.

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Impact

Lowry received treatment on the bench and he's obviously laboring on his knee, but that didn't prevent him from making key baskets in a must-win game for his young team. Backup PG Greivis Vasquez was no less impressive, contributing nine points, six rebounds and nine assists with only one turnover in 35 minutes off the bench.

Kyle Lowry (knee) gets treatment during Gm 4 | 04/27/2014 7:53 PM

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Kyle Lowry is being treated by Raptors' trainers on the sidelines but he is available to return to Sunday's game.

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Impact

Lowry isn't anywhere near 100 percent healthy, and with Toronto leading by double-digit points in the second quarter the Raptors are seizing the opportunity to get their starting PG some rest. He should be on the court to start the third quarter, but the score will determine how much he plays in the second half.

Kyle Lowry still fighting through soreness | 04/27/2014 6:24 PM

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Kyle Lowry (knee) is still fighting through his knee injury but he will be in the starting lineup on Sunday.

Josh Lewenberg on Twitter

Impact

Coach Dwane Casey said he's "one of the toughest guys in the league" during the pre-game press conference. Lowry was all banged up in Game 3 with injuries to his lip, elbow and knee, but he figures to get a full allotment of minutes. The Raptors will try to even the series at two in Brooklyn tonight.

Kyle Lowry (knee) will 'no doubt' play Sunday | 04/26/2014 4:14 PM

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Kyle Lowry's right knee was "very sore" on Saturday, but he has "no doubt" that he'll be in the starting lineup for Sunday's Game 4.

Josh Lewenberg on Twitter

Impact

Lowry also cut his lip and bruised his elbow during Game 3, but as usual the Raptors' pitbull will suit up as Toronto tries to even the series at 2-2. Through three postseason games, Lowry is averaging 17.0 points on 39.5 percent shooting, 1.3 triples, 6.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 0.7 steals and 3.7 turnovers.

Kyle Lowry (knee) gets banged up on Friday | 04/26/2014 10:52 AM

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Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry suffered a stitch in his lip, a bruised elbow, and a bruised knee during Friday night's physical Game 3 against the Nets.

Toronto Sun

Impact

Lowry isn't in any danger of missing Game 4 but he's clearly taking a pounding in this series. He actually left Game 3 briefly after banging his knee and although he's certainly primed to play hard, Greivis Vasquez's minutes could see a bump going forward.

Kyle Lowry bangs knees, returns to action | 04/25/2014 10:36 PM

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Kyle Lowry went to the locker room due to banging knees during Friday's loss to the Nets and was able to return, finishing with 15 points, two boards, four assists and one 3-pointer in 38 minutes.

Josh Lewenberg on Twitter

Impact

Coach Dwane Casey said his point guard should be fine for Game 4 on Sunday. Lowry was really laboring through tonight's game and he might need to get some treatment, so we'll be tracking this for the weekend. If he's limited, Greivis Vasquez would get some more playing time, but that seems unlikely at this point.

Raptors to deploy regular starters Wednesday | 04/16/2014 1:50 PM

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The Raptors will use their regular starting lineup on Wednesday, though coach Dwane Casey will monitor his key players' minutes.

Josh Lewenberg on Twitter

Impact

"We don't want to run them into the ground but we're competing," Casey said. "We want to stay in compete mode." He's been consistent in the opinion that his team isn't good enough to flip a switch in the playoffs, so guys like Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan have continued to play heavy minutes as the Raptors fought their way into the East's third seed.

Kyle Lowry fouls out, scores 28 points in win | 04/13/2014 6:12 PM

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Kyle Lowry scored 28 points with two boards, seven assists, two steals and four 3-pointers in 34 minutes vs. the Pistons on Sunday.

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Impact

He fouled out while defending Peyton Siva which was his sixth time fouling out on the season. Lowry actually ranks third in the NBA in fouls per game and 10th in technical fouls, so he's certainly on the refs' radar. Fouling issues aside, Lowry has been a monster all season and he's a big reason why the Raptors will have a home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.

Kyle Lowry (knee) scores 29 in 38 minutes | 04/09/2014 11:04 PM

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Kyle Lowry not only dressed and played despite his knee injury, he got 38 minutes and 29 points, five rebounds, eight assists and two 3-pointers on 9-of-19 shooting in Wednesday's win.

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Impact

It sounded like his minutes would be limited tonight, but that was hardly the case. He looked fantastic and as long as his knee feels OK in the morning, it looks like he might keep playing through the end of the season. Stay tuned.

Kyle Lowry (knee) practices on Tuesday | 04/08/2014 1:30 PM

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Kyle Lowry, who is dealing with a sore knee, practiced on Tuesday.

Eric Koreen on Twitter

Impact

This is great news for his owners and we're guessing this means we'll see him in uniform and on the court for Wednesday's game against the Sixers.

Kyle Lowry, Amir Johnson still day-to-day | 04/07/2014 11:53 AM

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Kyle Lowry (knee) and Amir Johnson (ankle) remain day-to-day in advance of Wednesday's home game vs. the 76ers.

Josh Lewenberg on Twitter

Impact

The Raptors won't practice on Monday so owners will have to wait another day for updates. The Sixers are bad enough that Toronto may be tempted to rest both of their ailing veterans, though coach Dwane Casey has said unequivocally that he prefers to have his full team active to finish the regular season on a strong note.

Kyle Lowry and Amir Johnson out vs. Bucks | 04/05/2014 7:29 PM

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Kyle Lowry (knee) and Amir Johnson (ankle) will not play against the Bucks on Saturday night.

Eric Smith on Twitter

Impact

It will be Lowry's third game out of the lineup and Greivis Vasquez will get another start. Lowry and the Raptors are eyeing the playoffs, so they should be able to handle the Bucks even without two of their best players.

Kyle Lowry diagnosed with a bruised kneecap | 04/04/2014 10:03 AM

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Kyle Lowry has been diagnosed with a bruised left kneecap.

Eric Koreen on Twitter

Impact

The Raptors are officially calling Lowry day-to-day ahead of Friday's game against the Pacers. He appeared close to playing on Wednesday night, but this is the kind of injury that can get worse by wearing and tear on it. For now, expect Lowry to be a true game-time call with backup Greivis Vasquez at the ready once again.

Casey not planning on resting Amir and Lowry | 04/03/2014 12:33 PM

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Coach Dwane Casey said he's not planning on resting Kyle Lowry (knee) or Amir Johnson (ankle) the rest of the way.

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Impact

The coach said he doesn't want his team to relax for the final seven games of the season and wants his them to have a high intensity. The Raptors are in a tie with the Bulls at 43-32 and are most likely to get the three or four seed in the playoffs due to a 2.5 game lead over the Nets. Lowry received treatment all day and was very close to suiting up against his former team for Wednesday's game vs. the Rockets, but the medical staff held him out due to swelling. He should be considered questionable for Friday's big game vs. the Pacers.

Raptors: Kyle Lowry will not dress vs. HOU | 04/02/2014 6:04 PM

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Updating a previous item, Kyle Lowry (knee) will not play against the Rockets on Wednesday night.

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Impact

To be clear, this update comes from the team and he is not going to dress. He wanted to play against his former team tonight, but the swelling in his knee must have been too much. The good news is Lowry should be ready to go for the weekend and his status seems fine for the playoffs as it stands right now. Fantasy owners will want to pick up and play Greivis Vasquez since he'll face off against Jeremy Lin.

Update: Kyle Lowry (knee) will try to play | 04/02/2014 5:46 PM

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Updating a previous item, Kyle Lowry (knee) will try to play against the Rockets on Wednesday night.

Ryan Wolstat on Twitter

Impact

He is likely a full-blown game-time decision for tonight and warmups will be a deciding factor. Lowy is still dealing with soreness, but there is nothing structurally wrong with his left knee. If he can't go Greivis Vasquez would start. Stay tuned.

Kyle Lowry (knee) expected to miss Wednesday | 04/02/2014 5:27 PM

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Kyle Lowry (knee) is not expected to play against the Rockets on Wednesday.

Jonathan Feigen on Twitter

Impact

He could barely walk on Monday night and the swelling in his knee could still be bothering him. Lowry has turned in his best year as a pro and it should be interesting to see how the Raptors fare without him. It'll likely be the Greivis Vasquez show at point guard, which makes him a nice target in daily formats.

No update on Kyle Lowry's status for Weds yet | 04/01/2014 11:21 AM

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There has been no update on Kyle Lowry's (knee) availability for Wednesday's game against the Rockets.

Ryan Wolstat on Twitter

Impact

While the Raptors still have a day to allow Lowry to recover, he was taken to the team bus on a cart so it would be a surprise to see him take the court Wednesday night. The good news is that X-rays came back negative, but fantasy owners looking for a strong plug-and-play option for Wednesday night would be wise to see if Greivis Vasquez is available on waivers.

Kyle Lowry's knee swells up, X-rays negative | 03/31/2014 11:44 PM

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X-rays were negative on Kyle Lowry's left knee from Monday's injury vs. the Heat.

Ryan Wolstat on Twitter

Impact

He had to get on the team bus on a cart, so this doesn't sound like a garden variety injury. He likely has a contusion at best and the team will re-evaluate him on Tuesday. In the meantime, Greivis Vasquez should be speculatively added in just about all leagues for his upside. As it stands right now, we would consider Lowry doubtful for Wednesday vs. the Rockets.

Kyle Lowry (knee) will not return vs. Heat | 03/31/2014 9:46 PM

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Kyle Lowry suffered a left knee injury and will not return to Monday's game vs. the Heat.

Raptors on Twitter

Impact

He bumped into LeBron in the first quarter and was able to play through it, but apparently there is some swelling in his knee and he wasn't ruled out until the third quarter. Considering the potential upside of Greivis Vasquez, it makes sense to add him speculatively almost everywhere. Lowry finished with 11 points, one board and four assists in 26 minutes.

Kyle Lowry (ankle) gets 16 points in road win | 03/30/2014 8:32 PM

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Kyle Lowry's ankle injury wasn't a limiting factor on Sunday, as he scored 16 points with two 3-pointers, three rebounds, four assists and two steals vs. the Magic.

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Impact

Lowry turned the ball over six times and he shot just 6-of-18 from the field, but Toronto rode to a victory behind strong games from Jonas Valanciunas (20 points) and DeMar DeRozan (28 points). The win helps Toronto maintain a 1.5-game lead over the Bulls for the third seed in the East.

Kyle Lowry says sore ankle will be 'fine' | 03/29/2014 9:11 AM

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Kyle Lowry said that his ankle was "a little sore" after Friday's game, but added that he's "fine."

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Impact

"I'm okay. Good to go," he said after scoring nine points in 33 minutes of action. Lowry has been fighting through a variety of injuries since the All-Star break and it wouldn't be surprising if the Raptors rest him once their playoff position is secured, but for now he's safe to keep active in fantasy lineups.

Lowry to tape up ankle and return to game | 03/28/2014 8:29 PM

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Kyle Lowry will get his ankle taped up and return to Friday's game against the Celtics.

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Impact

Lowry has a small history of being carried off the floor due to ankle injuries and luckily for owners history repeated itself. We'll keep an eye on things but for now everybody dodged a bullet.

Kyle Lowry limps to the locker room | 03/28/2014 8:01 PM

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Kyle Lowry limped to the locker room during the first half of Friday's game vs. the Raptors.

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Impact

He was in a lot of pain and went to the locker room immediately following the injury. Lowry has been a tough guy all year, but this one might keep him out for the night. Stay tuned. Greivis Vasquez would be a nice pickup in all leagues should he need to miss time.

Kyle Lowry has 23 points, 9 rebounds, 4 treys | 03/26/2014 10:21 PM

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Kyle Lowry hit 8-of-17 shots and four 3-pointers for 23 points, nine rebounds and four assists in Wednesday's win over the Celtics.

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Impact

Lowry, whose minutes have been a hot topic, played 34 tonight, and while there's still a chance he could miss a game or see his minutes monitored closely, it hasn't been an issue yet. Greivis Vasquez played just 17 minutes tonight and scored seven points.

Kyle Lowry thrives vs. Cavs despite illness | 03/25/2014 9:51 PM

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Kyle Lowry was bothered by an illness during Tuesday's two-point loss the Cavaliers, but he still finished with a team-high 22 points, three 3-pointers, five rebounds, 10 assists and three steals.

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Impact

Lowry has been ill for a few days, and he's also playing through a variety of physical aches and pains. His playing time was intentionally limited on Sunday but he wound up playing 34 minutes tonight -- we'll include him on the injury report as a precaution, but there is no indication that he might sit out Wednesday's road game in Boston.